Earlier on in the night, residents of a home on Carroll Street called 911 after their lights began flickering, bringing concern that salt and snow may have damaged the underground electrical system outside their house. They weren’t wrong.
NYC Sanitation has given out more that 1,697 summonses to property owners for failing to remove snow and/or ice from in front of their home. In the words of the Sanitation Commissioner “there is no grace period. It’s a question of safety.”
LIVE at 9:20pm: Tonight, 2000 Bochurim from Yeshivos around the globe will unite together for the 20th annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami.
Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus invites all Chassidim to join a virtual Zoom Chassidishe Farbrengen marking 74 years since the anniversary of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s histalkus, and at the very same time, the day the Rebbe’s nesius began.
Thousands of Bochurim Anticipated to Pack 770 Eastern Parkway on Motzoei Shabbos of Yud Shvat for the 11th Annual “Hour with the Rebbe” Program, Filling the Main Shul and Bleachers to Capacity for a Unique Presentation of Sichos and Niggunim of the Rebbe.
The state is reportedly planning to dramatically downsize or even close SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
An Hour with the Rebbe has released an exciting promo video. This highly-anticipated event invites Bochurim to spend an unforgettable hour with thousands of others in 770. The video offers a glimpse into the transformative atmosphere and experience that awaits.
An Appellate Court hearing the case of Agudas Chasidei Chabad against the Gabboim “Congregation Lubavitch” has returned their decision, and both sides have declared victory.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Gershon Avtzon is the Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati. He will be giving this week’s shiur on “The power and importance of Chitas and Rambam.”
Dovi’s Camp Gan Israel of Florida is delighted to announce the opening of a new division catering to Bar Mitzvah-age boys. Carefully crafted to provide a Chassidishe summer of fun, this program will combine an exciting schedule of trips and activities with a serious learning program, tailored to the unique needs of young bochurim.
So now that I am writing about the year between the Frierdiker Rebbe’s histalkus and the Rebbe officially accepting the Nesius, the following year, I am again faced with the question of what I should include and what could I omit. Since I am writing this chapter for this week’s post, obviously it is going to be shorter than the final draft in the biography and perhaps the readers can help me fill in what they feel is pertinent or missing.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the upcoming day of Yud Shvat, and how the Rebbe’s legacy was rooted in part with lessons that can be learned from this Parsha.
Crown Heights Shomrim was proudly represented last night as Chaverim of Bergen County unveiled their first response vehicle. The event was a show of unity from Chaverim and Shomrim Divisions across the NYC area and beyond.
As a preparation for Yud Shevat, Rabbi Shmuel Lesches of Young Yeshivah has provided a booklet with information about the customs associated with this day.
An original 4-part film produced by acclaimed Filmmaker Shlomo Chaim Rivkin, encapsulates three core elements that contribute to the make-up of “The Rebbe’s Bochurim”.
Schneur Zalman Raskin (Montreal, Quebec) to Shaina Bracha Austin (London, UK)
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